First of all, I apologize for not being here much lately, I got a call from an old colleague to come out of retirement for a while to help out on a consulting engagement, the $$$ were irresistable and I figured I could dust off my old skills, but dang it I discovered that I could not do that and keep working steadily on my 56 nor do other fun stuff like see what's up here ...
The intensive part of the engagement is winding down, so I can get back to the important stuff pretty soon
Even more important than the above, 427Carl sent me, out of the goodness of his heart, absolutely free, he even paid the Canada Post shipping -- a Pontiac Super Duty hood scoop, circa 1961-63, yes it has some 'issues' like rust-through but it does let me see what it would really look like on my Hot Rod 56 -- so here it is (keep in mind that it is 1/4 inch high since I have not yet drilled holes in the hood for the moutnng studs):
Compare to straight hood:
And here's one from a lower angle:
And here are more without scoop so you can see the 56's attitude:
So -- what do you think?
I have to admit that my natural tendency is to resist drilling holes in the hood.
And -- thank you THANK YOU THANK YOU 427Carl!!!!
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
I have to admit that my natural tendency is to resist drilling holes in the hood.
Dave
Looks Awsome! perfect for the theme of the car The grille painted silver looks good.. Glad I found the scoop I have the scoop for my car (in cast you wondered) I had bought it last year, and misplaced it ... Traded it to Dave for a week on his deck (in the sun) C2
I think it would look great, but to replace the hood after you've already cut it might be tough. I'd find the spare before I start cutting. Just my opinion though.
If you only have to drill for mounting studs, I say do it.....you can always weld the holes if you change your mind in the future!! Looks right at home on that hood!!!!!
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John
1972 Pontiac Lemans (daughter's car) 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
i agree with unclebernie, if your only useing it for show then go for it, it suits your car i think. What about just putting some tack welds instead of holes on the inside if you can, easy to grind off?
If you only have to drill for mounting studs, I say do it.....you can always weld the holes if you change your mind in the future!! Looks right at home on that hood!!!!!
Drill the 6 holes! You will never take it off I made a gasket out of a rubber tube.....
Dave, are you planning to keep the car forever? The only reason not to drill the holes is if you want to maintain some semblance of originality for resale purposes. I would go for it, I think it looks awesome and would make people wonder even more what is under the hood. I would lower the rear end somewhat as well though...
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Hillar
1970 LS4 (eventually an LS5) Laurentian 2dr hdtp -and a bunch of other muscle cars...
OK majority wins (heck, everybody who voted, it's a landslide!) - the Scoop is a Go!
Holes can always be filled in if need be (I am going to braze up the hood ornament holes, and also do a little straigtening and dent removal, when I take off the hood to fix the bad cylinder).
I will wait to install it until the big block goes in, though - want to be sure of the scoop location relative to the carburetor under it.
Thanks for all the thoughts, guys.
Dave
P.S. Sorry, the Rear-in-the-Air look is gonna stay, among other things, its the only way I can get those tires on without cutting the fenders
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
Don't feel bad. You don't have to like it. I see guys running wheels on cars that everybody loves and I hate. Just think of it this way, they are all wrong and you are right!!!
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Put the scoop on! Then raise the front end or put a straight axle in...
Yeah I have thought about a straight axle, with the front raised up too ... so far, I have avoided the need to do welding, and I do want the car to handle decently, so I have retained the factory IFS (althought I am going to need the tubular upper control arms to get alignment right) ...
Maybe after I drive it a while, after all the current projects are done (interior, chassis, 4.11 Posi rear, new transmission, and the big block), I'll step up to that ...
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
Don't feel bad. You don't have to like it. I see guys running wheels on cars that everybody loves and I hate. Just think of it this way, they are all wrong and you are right!!!
Ummm, Carl, so you *like* those ginormous wheels on the early Mustang in your current sidebar photo? I have to admit, they are different ...
And I think Fitz was referring to his being the only vote for "no scoop" which is fine, his earlier car is going to be more restoration and a scoop on his would be kind of out of place, I think ...
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
Oh, don't worry, that avatar was put up there very tongue in cheek! Those who know me know that I barely like anything more than the factory 17" wheels on my Impala SS. Just not a "donk" kind of guy at all.
I happened on that picture online somewhere, I forget where and I was feeling a little goofy when I put it as my avatar!
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
sorry, no scoop for me!
You will never take it off 